Tamolanica

Tamolanica is a genus of praying mantises native to Asia and possessing common names such as Shield Mantis, Hood Mantis (or Hooded Mantis), and Leaf Mantis (or Leafy Mantis) because of their extended, leaf-like thoraxes. Species of Tamolanica include:

  • Tamolanica andaina
  • Tamolanica atricoxis
  • Tamolanica denticulata
  • Tamolanica dilena
  • Tamolanica katauana
  • Tamolanica leopoldi
  • Tamolanica pectoralis
  • Tamolanica phryne
  • Tamolanica splendida
  • Tamolanica tamolana (New Guinea Shield Mantis[1])

Tamolanica
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Tamolanica
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See also

References

  1. Tamolanica Tamolana (New Guinea shield mantis)


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